Firearms

Howa Machinery 1500 Varminter

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Heavy-barrel 1500 in varmint calibers; pillar-bedded stock for consistent accuracy.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .223 Remington

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1978, Japan

Weight: 85 oz

Overall length: 42.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Varmint Hunting, Target Shooting